Hoverboard which generates magnetic lift to carry a person
US9126487B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C2203/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hoverboard is described. The hoverboard includes four hover engines each including a motor. The motor rotates an arrangement of magnets to induce eddy currents and generate magnetic lift which causes the hoverboard to hover in the air. The hoverboard can be tilted to propel it in a particular direction. The hover engines can each be coupled to a tilt mechanism which is coupled to a flexible rider platform. When rider platform is flexed via rider induced forces, the hover engines can be tilted individually to provide translational forces.
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